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Monroe Doctrine

–noun U.S. History.

the policy, as stated by President Monroe in 1823, that the U.S. opposed further European colonization of and interference with independent nations in the Western Hemisphere.

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Monroe Doctrine

in ref. to principles outlined by U.S. President James Monroe in speech to Congress Dec. 2, 1823.

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monroe doctrine
noun
an American foreign policy opposing interference in the western hemisphere from outside powers

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Monroe Doctrine

A statement of foreign policy issued by President James Monroe in 1823, declaring that the United States would not tolerate intervention by European nations in the affairs of nations in the Americas. Monroe also promised that the United States would not interfere with European colonies already established or with governments in Europe.

[Chapter:] American History to 1865

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Monroe doctrine

Mon*roe" doc"trine\ See under Doctrine.

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